A RARE record considered a 'holy grail' for collectors has already fetched more than £2,000

THREE week long roadworks have begun as National Grid carries out work

A new book about a West Dorset village is being launched this Saturday.

Find out who won the Great British Bake Off 2025 as winner of series 16 crowned on Channel 4 show

Britain “sliding into an avoidable crisis” due to an “enormous" cost to employers from ill health among workers.

British customers have been issued an urgent warning ahead of the Christmas shopping season.

FLOOD alerts have been issued across west Dorset due to potential high tides

At least 50 pairs of shoes were left outside Dorset Council HQ by parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - every pair represents a child ‘who has been let down by a system that should protect and support them.’

A WEEK long road closure in Lyme Regis has been announced to allow for communication cables to be installed

RESIDENTS can have a go at trying to resolve Dorset Council's budget via a new online simulator

Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

MORE details have been released after a sailor was rescued off the coast of West Bay.

A 40-minute diversion route has been implemented for the upcoming closure of a section of the Coast Road from today

Lifeboat crew came to the rescue of an individual at sea after their vessel was reported to be experiencing technical difficulties in west Dorset

A hospital is under high pressure due to high levels of flu, stomach bugs and winter illnesses

A new TV series showcasing the most stunning walks in the world features Lyme Regis and pays tribute to its history

A venomous creature, the Portuguese Man 'O War, was found washed up on a beach in Port Talbot as officials urged the public to be cautious.

More than 500 vehicles were identified exceeding the speed limit in a week of action by community vol;unterers.

A community foodbank helping to reduce waste and feed struggling families has reopened in its new home in Beaminster

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week will be celebrating a huge milestone next year - 200 years since the lifesaving service was first launched in the town.

As the weather turns wetter and the nights draw in, grabbing a hot drink is sometimes the best thing to do with your day.

You'll be able to see heathland wildlife on this gentle Dorset circular walk taking you through Wareham Forest

It’s fair to say west Dorset isn’t known as a hub of activity for natural disasters

We're remembering a mini tornado wreaked havoc in west Dorset amid Storm Ciaran two years ago

A rare and unique account of life in west Dorset during the First World War tells of residents' fears of invasion

An award-nominated home overlooking Lyme Regis’ dramatic coastline is our property of the week

West Dorset's food scene has had a delicious year

A town could lose an evolutionary cycle scheme permanently if a new coordinator doesn’t come forward

ROAD closures are to remain in place along the A35 for three more weeks

Here are five Dorset pubs you could visit after a leaf-crunching walk through our towns and countryside at their most beautiful in the autumn

An unnamed road will be closed in West Compton on November 10 for cabling works

Donkeys, like other animals, can become scared and may even run away and injure themselves due to fireworks noises.

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, but despite what some may think, it may not be the best answer to preventing a cold.

A firework display tonight will raise money for emergency services

Two agricultural workers that are fighting off the competition in years series of Hunted have spoken about farming, family and what they would do with the £100,000 prize

A MAN arrested after a fatal crash that tragically killed a mum of four remains on police bail

AN 'unbelievably rare' vinyl record has made its way to a Bridport record store with hopes of raising £2,000 for charity

Welcome to Dorset's Hell Lane - it's arguably the spookiest place you can walk this Halloween

From eerie figures darting across roads at night to ghostly figures that supposedly haunt local pubs, supernatural tales of seemingly normal streets and buildings are always fun to uncover

A PICK up truck has been stolen from a village in west Dorset

POLICE are appealing for information after a stolen van from Beaminster was recovered.

Lola Rowling, 16, from Bridport, is a big fan of Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. Now she's hoping they will attend her band's gig in Exeter in November.

DORSET is well known for its spooky tales and haunted pubs so here are a few ghostly stories from pubs past and present in west Dorset

A cult classic horror production is to be showcased in Bridport on Halloween night

An inquest has opened into the death of a 'beloved' mother who was involved in a fatal crash in west Dorset.

DORSET residents have reported sightings of more than 100 demons, ghosts, monsters and aliens since 2019

VOLUNTEERS are still being sought to help out with this year's Poppy Appeal in Bridport

Bridport is the happiest place to live in Dorset, according to a new survey.

As the days draw colder it can mean only one thing – Halloween is looming near and what better way to celebrate than getting down to a pumpkin patch

People living across Dorset have gone to some spooktacular effort with their Halloween homes